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Y197 HHB

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,246 mi
Last recorded140,246 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 HHB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 140,246 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge O/S/F tyre Worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge O/S/F tyre Worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 133,829 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 124,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 101,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 89,931 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 89,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 74,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,473 miles

Centre rear light is activated via side lights and NOT brake as would be presumed

Fail 22 May 2006 63,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre rear light comes on with side lights

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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Y197 HHB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 HHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y197 HHB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y197 HHB safe to buy?

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